It's understood to have been circulated to a number of schools nationwide
UPDATE 12:11pm
St Conleth's National School in Derrinturn has also confirmed that it received the threatening email sent to a number of schools nationwide.
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UPDATE 11:18am: Suncroft National School and St Brigid's Primary School in Kildare Town have also received threatening emails
In a message to parents of pupils in Kildare Town, seen by Kfm News, it said that An Garda Síochána have advised the Education Department that "there is no need for schools to evacuate as these are generic email threats".
The Department says it is continuing to work with Gardaí at senior level in relation to the incident.
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UPDATE 11:05am: Students at St. Patrick's National School in Celbridge have since re-entered the building.
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A number of Kildare primary schools have received "threatening" spam emails this morning.
St Patrick's in Celbridge, St Brigids in Kildare Town, St Conleth's National School in Derrinturn and Suncroft National School all received the threats earlier today.
The Department of Education now says Gardaí have advised it and schools that based on their review of the threat, there's no need to evacuate.
It also says the department is continuing to work with Gardaí at senior level in relation to the incident.
St Patrick's National School in Celbridge has said that it received a "threatening spam email" and had initially evacuated the school as a result.
In a message to parents and guardians, seen by Kfm News, it said that it's understood to be similar to emails received by "a number of schools nationwide".
"We understand that this may cause concern, however, the email appears to be part of a wider incident affecting schools," it added.
Speaking on Kildare Today, parent Treasa Keegan said it was "very concerning" to learn of the threats to her children's school.
Suncroft National School also received a threatening email, stating "Gardaí have been notified. Parents can make a decision around collecting their own child if they wish."
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